Singular
das
Weinglas
wine glass
Plural: die Weingläser
Why does the noun Weinglas have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Weinglas
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Weinglas | ein Weinglas | — |
| Akkusativ | das Weinglas | ein Weinglas | — |
| Dativ | dem Weinglas | einem Weinglas | — |
| Genitiv | des Weinglases | eines Weinglases | — |
| Nominativ | die Weingläser | — Weingläser | — |
| Akkusativ | die Weingläser | — Weingläser | — |
| Dativ | den Weingläsern | — Weingläsern | — |
| Genitiv | der Weingläser | — Weingläser | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Weinglas in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Weinglas?
It is das Weinglas. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Weinglas is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Weinglas?
The plural form of das Weinglas is die Weingläser. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Weinglas mean in English?
The German word das Weinglas translates to “wine glass” in English.
How do you decline das Weinglas?
Like all German nouns, Weinglas changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Weinglas
- Akkusativ: das Weinglas
- Dativ: dem Weinglas
- Genitiv: des Weinglases
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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